Sound Bath in a Beautiful Berkeley Chapel

Let sound be your sanctuary. Join us for a deeply relaxing sound bath experience to calm your nervous system and reconnect with yourself. ### Stress Reduction Sound Bath 2nd Thursdays \| 7:30–9:00 PM \| Berkeley\, CA *Doors open at 7:30 PM • Sound begins promptly at 7:45* ✨ Your Monthly Ritual for Rest & Renewal Stressed? Wired? Longing to reset? This isn’t just another night out—it’s a night *in*. Into your body. Into your breath. Into a sound sanctuary where rest is sacred and stillness is healing. Under the glow of stunning stained-glass windows in a peaceful, non-denominational Berkeley church, we gather once a month to pause, soften, and return to ourselves. This sound bath is your invitation to experience the science and magic of sound as medicine—a chance to move out of stress and into a state of balance, calm, and clarity. 🌿 What to Expect Led by Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Erica Skone-Rees, with live music by Bryce Mulholland and Shannon Hopkins, each session includes: ✔ A grounding meditation to help you arrive ✔ An immersive sound journey to calm the nervous system ✔ Live instruments: crystal & Tibetan singing bowls, hand pans, guzheng (Chinese harp), acoustic guitar, frame drum, Koshi bells & more ✔ A quiet, supportive space where you’re free to rest, move gently, or simply be Scientific studies show that sound baths can help: * Lower cortisol (stress hormone) * Improve sleep and focus * Support emotional clarity * Activate the body’s natural healing response 🧘‍♀️ What to Bring Bring anything that helps you feel cozy and supported: * Yoga mat, camping pad, or cushions * Blanket, pillow, eye mask, or bolster * Water or layers for warmth You’re welcome to lie down, sit up, or move gently—whatever feels wise for your body. If you need to shift during the experience, we simply ask that you move toward the back or side aisles. 🚫 Scent-Free Space To support the health and comfort of all…